Dongdaemun-gu Information Library

Sports facility · Cheongnyangni Stn. (Line 1, Suin-Bundang Line, Gyeongui-Jungang Line, Gyeongchun Line)

Public indoor pool with open swim sessions.

Museum · Korea Univ. Stn. (Line 6)

Established in 1970 by the King Sejong Memorial Society to honour and preserve the virtue and achievements of King Sejong the Great.

Park · Cheongnyangni Stn. (Line 1, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

Korea's first arboretum. A lush, free forest trail with 100 years of history, best walked in spring and autumn.

Study & youth space · Hoegi Stn. (Line 1, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.

Museum · Hoegi Stn. (Line 1, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

The museum displays materials tracing the history of Korean medicine, helping students of the field deepen their specialist knowledge.

Museum · Hoegi Stn. (Line 1, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)

Since opening in 1955, the museum has centered on archaeology, history and folklore.

Jung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)

A landmark right in front of Seoul Plaza. Known for its stepped bookshelves and glass-walled plaza views, with a rooftop and cafe for a break.

Gangnam-gu · Samseong Stn. (Line 2), Bongeunsa Stn. (Line 9)

Famous for its 13m-high shelves, this is a photo hotspot inside COEX Mall. Ideal escape from summer heat and winter cold, with plenty of seating.

Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

A campus-style library on the Bukchon hillside. A healing spot where you can picnic on garden benches among spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.

Yongsan-gu · Myeongdong Stn. / Hoehyeon Stn. (Line 4)

A library atop a stairway on the slopes of Namsan. Read a book, then walk straight on to Namsan Park and N Seoul Tower on a free route.

Jongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

On the edge of Sajik Park and Inwangsan. Read, then stroll the park; pair it with Gyeongbokgung for a full day.